Dr Claire Mercer's Outputs (5)

Entrepreneurial thinking in radiography: Developing an imaging facility to support the future workforce. (2024)
Journal Article
Mercer, C. E., & Clarke, A. P. (2024). Entrepreneurial thinking in radiography: Developing an imaging facility to support the future workforce. Radiography, 30 Suppl 2(2), 74-78. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radi.2024.10.012

This article explores the significance of recognising and utilising entrepreneurial attributes-such as knowledge, skills, talent, and experience-to develop radiography education guided by a LUCID framework. It aims to demonstrate how enterprising beh... Read More about Entrepreneurial thinking in radiography: Developing an imaging facility to support the future workforce..

Developing the evidence base for image interpretation and descriptive evaluation by radiographers. (2024)
Thesis

Introduction
This thesis provides evidence to support the notion of radiographers interpreting radiographic images and providing descriptive evaluations. The role of radiographers providing first line radiographic image interpretation has progressed... Read More about Developing the evidence base for image interpretation and descriptive evaluation by radiographers..

Implementing supplementary breast cancer screening in women with dense breasts: Insights from European radiographers and radiologists (2024)
Journal Article
Mizzi, D., Allely, C., Zarb, F., & Mercer, C. (2024). Implementing supplementary breast cancer screening in women with dense breasts: Insights from European radiographers and radiologists. Radiography, 30(3), 908-919. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radi.2024.04.003

Introduction In response to the critical need for enhancing breast cancer screening for women with dense breasts, this study explored the understanding of challenges and requirements for implementing supplementary b... Read More about Implementing supplementary breast cancer screening in women with dense breasts: Insights from European radiographers and radiologists.

Person-Centered Care in Breast Imaging (2024)
Book Chapter
Mercer, C. Person-Centered Care in Breast Imaging. In S. Chau, E. Hyde, K. Knapp, & C. Hayre (Eds.), Person-Centered Care in Radiology: International Perspectives on High-Quality Care. Routledge

This chapter seeks to open discussion about person centred approaches within breast services. It will focus on the uniqueness of the breast services practitioner who is involved in the care of the individual, often within their whole care journey. Th... Read More about Person-Centered Care in Breast Imaging.

An exploration of factors involved in the roll out of a digital application in breast services: A case study approach. (2024)
Journal Article
Mercer, C., Hargreaves, S., Hill, C., Szczepura, K., & Turnbull, R. (2024). An exploration of factors involved in the roll out of a digital application in breast services: A case study approach. Radiography, 30(2), 666-672. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radi.2024.02.002

Acceptance of new technologies in health care, by those who use them as part of their role, is challenging with confounding contextual factors surrounding the acceptance of technology. As healthcare is rapidly digitising, stakeholder groups should be... Read More about An exploration of factors involved in the roll out of a digital application in breast services: A case study approach..